Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney jokingly corrected President Donald Trump after he called the North American leader president rather than prime minister.

The 79-year-old president had dismissed the press and was shaking hands with world leaders at the Middle East summit Monday, but the camera was still rolling and mic still on after his speech.

“Well, I’m glad you upgraded me to president,” Carney could be heard saying before laughing.

Trump paused as he realized his flub and gave Carney a friendly swat before shooting back with a smile “at least I didn’t say governor.”

The president had called Carney’s predecessor, Justin Trudeau, governor on numerous occasions as he pushed for Canada to become the 51st state. However, he has dropped the demands with Carney taking over the posi

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